(2) African Benin Style Bronze Figures
(2) African Benin style bronze figures. a) seated figure holding what sees to be a staff and a drinking horn. the figure has detailing on the beard and on the hair. The stool is decorated with detailing on the back and around the base; b) seated figure with a chair. The figure is holding a cane in the right hand and other is resting on the knee, portrayed with an elaborate neck piece with other decoration on the body and face. The chair is decorated with two elephants at the base and animas on the back of the chair.
Dimensions are: a) 17 in (43.3 cm) tall X 8 in (20.4 cm) wide; b) figure: 16 3/4 (42.6 cm) tall X 4 3/4 (12.1 cm) wide, chair: 10 in (25.4 cm) X 7 in (17.8 cm) wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Both figures show signs of wear.
Provenance: From a Northern Virginia collection.
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(2) African Benin style bronze figures. a) seated figure holding what sees to be a staff and a drinking horn. the figure has detailing on the beard and on the hair. The stool is decorated with detailing on the back and around the base; b) seated figure with a chair. The figure is holding a cane in the right hand and other is resting on the knee, portrayed with an elaborate neck piece with other decoration on the body and face. The chair is decorated with two elephants at the base and animas on the back of the chair.
Dimensions are: a) 17 in (43.3 cm) tall X 8 in (20.4 cm) wide; b) figure: 16 3/4 (42.6 cm) tall X 4 3/4 (12.1 cm) wide, chair: 10 in (25.4 cm) X 7 in (17.8 cm) wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Both figures show signs of wear.
Provenance: From a Northern Virginia collection.
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